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    E

    ToS;DR Grade E · Very serious concerns

    Updated June 15, 2026

    According to ToS;DR, wikiHow is rated Grade E. Approved analysis includes 4 blockers and 19 concerning points. ToS;DR marks this service as comprehensively reviewed. Top issues: Specific content can be deleted without reason and may be removed without prior notice; Content you post may be edited by the service for any reason; Private messages can be read.

    Blockers

    4

    Bad

    19

    Good

    9

    Official documentTerms of Service
    Full analysisView on ToS;DR

    Top concerning points

    1. 1.

      Specific content can be deleted without reason and may be removed without prior notice

      blocker
      High

      This service can delete specific content. Usually they will claim they reserve the right to do it at their sole discretion, which is legalese for saying they won't give a specific reason. If the terms say they will not notify you, it shall be included in the quote but if it does not explicitly say they will give you a notice, it can be reasonably inferred that they can do it without telling you.

      Source quote / document
    2. 2.

      Content you post may be edited by the service for any reason

      blocker
      High

      This service can edit any content on the service for whatever the reason and at their sole discretion.

    3. 3.

      Private messages can be read

      blocker
      High

      The Service is able to access, scan, review or read all user communications, including private messages, which may contain personal or sensitive data.

    4. 4.

      Your data is collected even if you did not interact with the service directly

      blocker
      High

      Some services store data on you even if you did not provide that data yourself. For example, users might provide access to their address book, after which a service might also store the phone numbers of that person's contacts.

    5. 5.

      The service may use tracking pixels, web beacons, browser fingerprinting, and/or device fingerprinting on users.

      bad
      High

      Tracking technologies (such as web beacons, tracking pixels...) are employed on users and/or the service assigns a unique ID to a browser or device to track its behaviour.

      Source quote / document
    6. 6.

      Your personal data is given to third parties

      bad
      High

      Your personal data is or may be given to third parties essential to the service’s operation. This could be an external spam detection service for an internet forum.

      Source quote / document
    7. 7.

      This service tracks you on other websites

      bad
      High

      The service may use tracking technologies in third-party websites to track your online activity while you aren't visiting their Site.

      Source quote / document
    8. 8.

      This service shares your personal data with third parties that are not essential to its operation

      bad
      High

      Your personal data is or may be given to third parties nonessential to the service’s operation. This could be a business partner that receives your data to provide targeted advertisements.

      Source quote / document

    Frequently asked questions

    What is wikiHow's ToS;DR privacy grade?
    ToS;DR rates wikiHow as Grade E. Grades range from A (best) to E (worst). See the full breakdown on ToS;DR.
    Is wikiHow's Terms of Service safe?
    ToS;DR's Grade E means the terms raise serious concerns. Read the blocker and bad points carefully before accepting.
    What is a top concern in wikiHow's terms?
    Specific content can be deleted without reason and may be removed without prior notice — This service can delete specific content. Usually they will claim they reserve the right to do it at their sole discretion, which is legalese for saying they won't give a specific reason. If the terms say they will not notify you, it shall be included in the quote but if it does not explicitly say they will give you a notice, it can be reasonably inferred that they can do it without telling you. (Source: ToS;DR approved point).
    Where can I read wikiHow's official terms?
    ToS;DR tracks "Terms of Service" at https://www.wikihow.com/wikiHow:Terms-of-Use. Always prefer the official document over summaries.

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